Sleeveen

adj.

Heard in Offaly, Waterford and Dublin

Sneaky, sly or selfish.

In use

I'm sick a dem sleeveen politicians up in Leinster House. I'm gonna run as an indipindint in Leix/Offaly in the next gineral eliction!

Posh English

I am thoroughly weary of those underhand politicians up in Leinster House. I intend to stand as an independent for Laois Offaly at the forthcoming general election.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Sly oneA quick, sneaky drink, jab, or look.
  • SlydogA sneaky or sly person.
  • SlyA person who is mean spirited, cruel, or deeply untrustworthy.
  • Sly digA surreptitious blow delivered when the referee or others are not watching.
  • Sly offTo abandon one's friend in favour of another companion.
  • The sly lack!A secret girlfriend whom nobody knows about.